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Architecture and society New York (State) New York Architecture New York (State) New York City planning New York (State) New York History 21st century Escape (Psychology) Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc Mothers and sons New York (N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc Problem families September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 World Trade Center Site (New York, N.Y.)Filter By Subjects
Architecture and society New York (State) New York Architecture New York (State) New York City planning New York (State) New York History 21st century Escape (Psychology) Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc Mothers and sons New York (N.Y.) Buildings, structures, etc Problem families September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 World Trade Center Site (New York, N.Y.)Summary: An intimate glimpse into the harsh world of urban motherhood. Zelda is one of five "disreputable" women who meet in the late afternoon to throw back half-priced drink specials and complain uninhibitedly about life, libidos and lactation. When her best friend moves in after a near-fatal overdose, Zelda is forced to decide whether to change her lifestyle or remain trapped by the illusions of youth.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Wellspring Media 2002
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA MARSummary: The rebuilding Ground Zero is the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex construction project in recent American history. The struggle to develop these 16 acres of 'sacred' land has encompassed 12 years, 19 government agencies, and over $20 billion. Aside from the engineering challenges, various constituencies - politicians, developers, architects, insurers, local residents,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: First Run Features 2014
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Summary: A multitude of family snapshots, Super-8 home movies, old answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, snippets of '80s pop culture, and dramatic reenactments are used to create an epic portrait of an American family travesty. Begins in 2003 when Jonathan learns that his schizophrenic mother, Renee, overdoses on her lithium medication. He is shot back into his real and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Wellspring Media 2005